![]() ![]() ![]() Instead of haphazardly making decisions as I went, I decided to step back and decide what I wanted most for my wardrobe. I made several attempts and failed over and over again … until I decided to change my approach. When I decided to embrace minimalism, my closet was my first challenge-and what a challenge it was! I was using my entire second bedroom to store my huge collection of shoes, handbags and clothes.ĭecluttering my closet felt like an impossible task and at first, it was. Speaking of the big picture, one of the most powerful things I’ve learned is that I can use boundaries to help me make decisions. When we better understand why our lives are busy and cluttered, we become empowered to do something about it. Pausing and taking a moment to remove ourselves from the situation creates space to make rational decisions and view the big picture. (After all, deciding to declutter your closet or clear out your junk drawer should be easy … in theory.) These feelings make it difficult to think rationally and can turn simple decisions into difficult ones. deep emotions (letting strong memories overwhelm me and cloud my judgement).external obligations (feeling obliged to keep or do things because I don’t want to let anyone down).self acceptance (believing I’m beautiful because of who I am and not because of my extensive shoe collection).regret about spending money ( ahem … like spending $200 on a dress I’ve never worn!).This is because when we’re facing tough choices (about anything-not just clutter) it’s easy to get lost in our thoughts and lose sight of the big picture.įor example, while decluttering I’ve struggled with: The first and most important thing to do when faced with a difficult decision is to pause and step back from the situation. Step 1: Pause and create space to reflect But learning to make thoughtful, intentional decisions is always worth the effort. One of the most challenging parts of the minimalist lifestyle is knowing what to keep and what to let go. From your closet to your career, here are a few tips to make difficult choices easier. I’ll try and answer this today by sharing what I’ve learned about decision making-and this goes well beyond decluttering. One question I’m asked, time and time again, is how to decide what to keep? ![]() I know from the many emails I get from readers that I wasn’t alone in feeling this way. I was overwhelmed by all the decisions and I didn’t know how to handle it. My decluttering attempts were slow and painful (and often a complete failure). I was just getting started with minimalism and I knew my life would be better with less stuff, but I was struggling to decide what to keep and what to let go of. Practically I know I only need one pair … but how do I decide which one to keep? Lying before me on the floor are 3 pairs of winter boots.Įach pair is tempting me-my trendy ankle boots, my timeless black booties, and my coveted vintage riding boots. Do you struggle to decide what to keep when decluttering? Here are some tips that will help you let go with confidence. ![]()
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